Browse nurse anesthetists in Delaware.
438
Nurse Anesthetists
100%
Accepting patients
76%
Most common: CRNA
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Delaware has 438 licensed nurse anesthetists spread across the state. 100% are currently accepting new patients. The most common credential is CRNA (76%), which stands for Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist. CNM is the second most common at 10%.
Sidney Kimmel Medical College at Thomas Jefferson University - Delaware Campus trains practitioners in the state. Notable hospitals include ChristianaCare Christiana Hospital, Bayhealth Hospital - Kent Campus, and Nemours Children's Hospital - Delaware. Health systems such as ChristianaCare, and Bayhealth Medical Center employ many of the state's nurse anesthetists.
63% accept Medicare. Patients with Delaware Medicaid should verify coverage directly, as not all nurse anesthetists participate. The most widely accepted carriers include medicare, unitedhealthcare, qhp-72760, qhp-76168, and centene.
ChristianaCare is Delaware's largest health system and one of the top employers in the state.
Delaware has 438 licensed nurse anesthetists. 100% are currently accepting new patients, so finding an available provider should be straightforward.
Yes. 100% of nurse anesthetists in Delaware are currently accepting new patients. You can filter your search on FindClarity to show only providers who are taking new patients.
The most commonly accepted carriers among nurse anesthetists in Delaware include medicare, unitedhealthcare, qhp-72760, qhp-76168, and centene. Coverage and in-network status vary by provider, so it is worth confirming directly with the office before scheduling. FindClarity shows accepted insurance for each provider.
Anesthesia costs are determined by procedure complexity. Typical surgery anesthesia is $500 to $2,000 (billed to insurance). An epidural for labor costs $1,000 to $3,000 (covered as maternity). Out of pocket with insurance: $0 to $200 copay/coinsurance. Actual costs in Delaware depend on the provider and your insurance plan. The No Surprises Act protects you from surprise out-of-network anesthesia bills at in-network facilities. Still, verify before elective procedures that your anesthesia provider is in-network. Anesthesia involves a separate bill from the surgeon and facility.
Look for a board-certified provider who accepts your insurance and practices near you. Delaware has 438 nurse anesthetists. Reading patient reviews and checking hospital affiliations can help narrow your choice. FindClarity lets you compare providers by credentials, insurance, and location.
63% of nurse anesthetists in Delaware accept Medicare. Medicare covers CRNA services at the same rate as anesthesiologist services. Anesthesia is billed based on procedure complexity and duration (base units + time units). Standard Part B cost-sharing applies. You can filter for Medicare-accepting providers on FindClarity.
Some nurse anesthetists in Delaware accept Delaware Medicaid, the state's Medicaid program. Medicaid covers CRNA services in all states. Anesthesia coverage is the same regardless of whether a CRNA or anesthesiologist provides the care. Contact the provider's office directly to confirm Delaware Medicaid participation before scheduling.
You see a CRNA once per procedure: a pre-anesthesia assessment (sometimes the day before, sometimes the morning of), anesthesia administration during the procedure, and post-anesthesia recovery management. For pain management services (nerve blocks), you may see a CRNA on a recurring basis. With 438 nurse anesthetists in Delaware, you can search on FindClarity to find a provider who fits your schedule.
Top accepted carriers in Delaware include medicare, unitedhealthcare, qhp-72760, qhp-76168, and centene.
Anesthesia services from CRNAs are covered by all insurance plans, including Medicare and Medicaid. Medicare reimburses CRNA services at the same rate as anesthesiologist services. The most common billing issue is out-of-network anesthesia providers at in-network facilities (surprise billing). The No Surprises Act (effective 2022) protects you from out-of-network anesthesia bills at in-network facilities for most plan types. You should still verify coverage before elective procedures. Anesthesia for labor and delivery is covered as a maternity benefit.